Printed materials and recommendations are included; visits stay outside monuments, tips are extra and booking is priced per group. 4.98 from 7,570 reviews at €3 per group/vehicle for 2h 30m.
Best for: Book Madrid Essential, a shared exterior walk: 2h 30m, €3 per group/vehicle reservation fee; guide payment extra, no Palace entry. Royal Palace comparison
Trade-off: No Palace entry; guide tips extra.
In our comparison: #1 of 20 in Royal Palace, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices: per adult for a party of two, or per group where marked. Click an option to book it on Viator.
| Option | What the operator says | From |
|---|---|---|
| Tour in SpanishThe page priceSpanish | €3per group | |
| TOUR IN PORTUGUESEPortuguese | €3per group | |
| VISIT IN ITALIENItalian | €3per group | |
| TOUR IN ENGLISHEnglish | €3per group |
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 October 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 7,545 of 7,570
Star breakdown of all 7,570 ratings
Reviewers praise engaging history and practical city tips; a tip or donation is suggested beyond the booking fee.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (27 August 2026 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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We start in the nerve center of Madrid, the Madrid time square, where the new year is celebrated, and we eat the 12 grapes. Next we will observe the famous Km 0 plate (the beginning of all the radial roads in Spain). The symbol of the city of Madrid, the Statue of the Bear and the strawberry tree and to culminate the statue of King Carlos III. The famous Campanadas Grapes New Year, Carlos III
20 minAncient nerve center, Place of events such as bullfights, the Spanish Inquisition, Carnivals and much more. You will have fun and you will learn in a dynamic way the History of Spain and Madrid and with the help of a lot of visual material. We will talk about gastronomy the famous Squid Sandwich, and we will conclude with the well-known Hotel of the soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo. History of Spain and Madrid. Toledo the old Capital To culminate the old Capital of Spain ¨Toledo¨ the Spanish Jerusalem.
30 minYou will be surprised when you visit the oldest restaurant in the world and the oldest barbershop in the European Union. Essential places in the city.
20 minWe will give you a great welcome to each of the great doors where the Arab and Christian Wall of the city of Madrid was located.
10 minAn experience that you must live, a Flamenco show, we will present you a wonderful Tablao in the historic center
5 minWe will introduce you to the oldest centenary business in Madrid, showing you the tunnel that is connected to the Royal Palace.
5 minFirst Plaza of the city of Madrid, Old Town Hall and jail of the city, in addition to the narrowest street, all this and more.
15 min · Admission includedThe majestic Cathedral of Madrid, consecrated by Pope John Paul II. Royal wedding venue and more.
5 minThe incomparable Royal Palace and we will climb a hill to observe the Mirador with the best views of Madrid.
30 min · Admission not included✨ A unique tour of Madrid ✨
No other tour brings together as many landmarks of the city as this. With expert local guides, you will discover not only the great monuments, but also the secret corners, walls and details that go unnoticed.
After more than 10 years of improvement, we have created a special itinerary that combines streets, alleys and recesses full of history, accompanied by a large illustrated map of Madrid so you don’t lose detail.
The best thing: we will show you those hidden secrets that only the real Madridns know.
Important: this payment secures your place. The contribution to the guide is made at the end of the tour, according to your degree of satisfaction.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #1 of 20 | €3 per group | 2h 30m | 4.98 (7570) | shared |
| Madrid : Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace | €4 per group | 2h 30m | 4.96 (482) | shared |
| Madrid Essential : Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace | €4 per group | 2h 30m | 4.94 (604) | shared |
| Royal Palace Madrid Small Group Tour with Skip the Line Ticket | €50 | 1h 30m | 4.91 (233) | shared |
Ranked #1 of 20 in Royal Palace by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €299, median €93; typical length 2h 30m. 9 of 20 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 20 Royal Palace